Made-from-scratch sweets and sweet breads, plus savory muffins and European-style yeast breads, made with organic and local ingredients. Sandwiches, soups, salads and quiche form the backbone of the lunch and dinner menu; wine and local beers, too.

Capital's award-winning brews are on tap in the Bier Garten and Stube. Live music in the Bier Garten every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from mid-May to mid-October; live music in the Stube most Fridays October-April. Food vendors on site sometimes.

Well known for craft cocktails, with 40-some bourbons and other top ingredients on hand. But artisan meats in sandwiches and salads for lunch and small plates and a half-dozen entrees for dinner add to the draw of this modern space.

Healthy local options for dining in Union South, with deli sandwiches, salads, soups. CSA Friday specials. Harvest Grains is a good option for those seeking a healthier, local meal. The menu highlights toasted and deli sandwiches, salads and soups.

Southern barbecue, Texas chili, burgers, super-hot chicken wings with a variety of sauces (tasty and probably worth the fuss). Barbecue mostly comes as sandwiches, but there's also a rib dinner. Includes live music and a mechanical bull.

Coffeehouse with the full palette of coffee drinks and food made with the goods of local purveyors whenever possible. Artisanal cheese plate, soups, sandwiches, seasonal salads, quiches, bakery and desserts.

Fresh-baked turnovers, weekend breakfasts with frittatas, tostadas, as well as pancakes and cinnamon-roll French toast. Lunches are sandwiches, burritos, salads, quiches, often healthful and vegetarian. Accessibility: a couple of steps, no ramp.